ISHS Acta Horticulturae 629: XXVI International Horticultural Congress: The Future for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
THE MEDICINAL PLANT PROGRAM: EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH |
| Authors: | Z. Gardner, L.E. Craker |
| Keywords: | Agricultural education, herbal remedies, ethnobotany |
| Abstract:
Medicinal and aromatic plants represent a relatively new area of horticultural education with considerable student and grower interest. To meet the demand for classes and information, the University of Massachusetts has developed a series of horticultural classes and outreach efforts to support current and future farmers and research scientists in this area. Emphasis has been focused on establishing a fundamental understanding of the myth, tradition, and science that envelops medicinal and aromatic plant materials and building foundations in horticulture, ethnobotany, chemistry, plant identification, and applications related to medicinal and aromatic plants. An annual, student sponsored HerbFest is held on campus to develop student and public interest in medicinal and aromatic plants and plant products. Outreach activities at the University include providing grower information, writing and editing books, publishing journals, and working with elementary and secondary school children. | |
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